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Charlie Hill discusses his approach to comedy

BROADCAST: Sep. 23, 1982 | DURATION: 00:34:03

Synopsis

Charlie Hill talks about his comedy career, the portrayal and stereotypes of Native American Indians, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 23, 1982

Duration
34 minutes, 3 seconds

Topics

Comedy, Satire American History & Politics Native American History & Culture

People

Social Scientists Entertainers

Tags

Hill, Charlie--Interviews Indians of North America--Humor. Comedians--Biography.--United States Audiotapes Radio programs Hill, Charlie--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Native Americans Native American Indians American comedians Native American Indian comedy Anthropologists Social scientists

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